2000 FORD E-450 hood release

Parking brake
²Type A
²Type B
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. Push pedal
downward to set the parking brake.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
HOOD
PUSH
ON
PUSH
OFF
!
BRAKE
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²Type A
Push the pedal downward again to
release the parking brake. Driving
with the parking brake on will cause
the brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
²Type B
Pull the release lever to release the
parking brake. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the
brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
HOOD
PUSH
ON
PUSH
OFF
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Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is
located in the center top of the grill.
3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
HOOD
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Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Engine oil capacity-gasoline engine
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-diesel engine Refer to the7.3 Liter Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
driver's door panel.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-gasoline engine
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Coolant capacity-diesel engine
1Refer to the7.3 Liter Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R70W
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R100 except E-Super
Duty
2
15.0L (15.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R100 E-Super Duty215.5L (16.4 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Windshield washer fluid 4.0L (4.2 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
Filling station information
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